FA Cup SF Draw | Sheffield United | Sat 22 Apr 16:45

[Gone for a Burton]

As long as Kevin Parker has already sorted his overseas pals with tickets like he did for Porto then all will be well

The ‘head’ of the Supporters Club should’ve been publicly active from the moment the draw was made, making the case for fans.

There are historical precedents re these FA related issues, so no surprise !!

I’ve not seen or heard anything from Parker which is unacceptable. We need active, focused and motivated leaders in the OSC who will campaign hard and often on such matters on our behalf not simply appear on tv.

Revolution not Evolution !!

 

[Blue Smarties]

The ‘head’ of the Supporters Club should’ve been publicly active from the moment the draw was made, making the case for fans.

There are historical precedents re these FA related issues, so no surprise !!

I’ve not seen or heard anything from Parker which is unacceptable. We need active, focused and motivated leaders in the OSC who will campaign hard and often on such matters on our behalf not simply appear on tv.

Revolution not Evolution !!

He’ll come out and have a pop at Pep after the game when he mentions a few empties.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Are we really pushing for an early k.o? Playing Wednesday night in Munich I'd have thought the later the better for us?

 

[yarny101]

Are we really pushing for an early k.o? Playing Wednesday night in Munich I'd have thought the later the better for us?

The last train to Manchester from Euston is 9pm, so I assume the delay is to avoid a rush back to the station when coming out of Wembley.

 

[Corky]

Are we really pushing for an early k.o? Playing Wednesday night in Munich I'd have thought the later the better for us?

No idea, but if the FA want it at 2015 then reputationally City couldn't accept that without a fight.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

If its true that us both want 12.30 and fa and tv want 5.30 I can imagine only 1 winner qnd 5.30 it will be with maybe a couple of later trains put on??

 

[Eds]

Are we really pushing for an early k.o? Playing Wednesday night in Munich I'd have thought the later the better for us?

I don't think they will wat a 12.30 but maybe a 3.30 or 4.00 to avoid travel chaos. Last train home to Sheffield is 9.30 so they probably don't want a 5.30 or later ko.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

What exactly do you want him to do, the FA must already be aware of the supporters' view on KO times for the SF from last season's arguments.

He should be releasing a public statement highlighting the issues. Ie standing up for city fans.

On a lot of these big issues you hear nothing from him or the supporters club. I’d bet lots of city fans don’t even know they exist.

It’s all well good saying they do it privately, but how would most fans even know that.

 

[the pipe79]

Just been sent this ???

 

[blueste41]

I think that to an extent we, as city fans are in a minority of one when it comes to sensitivity about Wembley, kick off times, delayed announcements etc. The bulk of our support is NW and Manchester based, and still largely what used to be called working class. Hence getting early bookings on trains, hotels etc. makes a big financial difference. If you look at the other members of the ‘big 6’, the two NW based ones have huge London and Southern support who will hoover up tickets, whilst the remaining three are cockneys, so just not bothered. Sheff Utd will not be hugely bothered either, as it is a novelty and special occasion for them, not meant patronisingly, but they are not dealing with this every year.
I do not think anybody involved in the organisation of the semi finals, our club included, even recognise the delays as an issue.

TBF they are bothered as much as we are.

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I remember the nauseating fuss - chiefly from The Star, of course - that was made about the Pigs ‘taking over 25,000’ and ‘taking more than Brighton’ to Highbury for the 1983 semi-final. It was ever thus, in relation to that lot and crowds. I also remember that 3 days after the 2-1 defeat, the...

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